Overview:
To support students in thesis writing, the National Central Library (NCL) has collaborated with the National Taiwan Normal University team to develop the "WriteAid Similarity Scanner System." This system offers a tool for students to assess the similarity of their thesis content.
The system compares thesis content against electronic theses collected by the NCL’s "National Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations in Taiwan," which includes both published and unpublished theses in Chinese and foreign languages. Note that charts and graphs are not included in the comparison scope. This system offers a different scope of comparison compared to Turnitin Feedback Studio. Using both systems can help students more comprehensively detect thesis similarity.
Trial URL: https://wass.ncl.edu.tw
Trial Period: Extended until February 28, 2025 (subject to changes according to NCL announcements)
Eligible Participants:
- Master’s and doctoral students graduating this semester (Fall Semester 2024) who are writing their thesis. Participants must upload the complete thesis for detection. Participation is voluntary.
- Library and departmental administrators (school administrator accounts, which help creating student accounts).
How to Participate:
- Create a trial account (Either departmental administrator or student account please fill out the NCHU Library Application Form)
- Log into the system
- Upload the complete thesis draft in PDF format
- Receive a notification email once the detection is complete
- Log into the system to get the comparison report !
System Operation Manual: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ABiNf-vVZNP1-PQCTbDTQpbgIhHigESX/view
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): https://wass.ncl.edu.tw/faq.html
Usage Regulations: https://wass.ncl.edu.tw/regulation.html
Restrictions:
- The National Library only provides trial access to "graduating master’s and doctoral students" and does not offer access to advisors. Students can download the detection results for their advisors' review.
- Each student is allowed up to 5 detections. The first 3 detections have no time limit (approximately within 30 minutes). The 4th and 5th detections require a 24-hour waiting period for results.
- If the similarity detection exceeds 50%, the system will treat it as an anomaly. Results will not be immediately available and will be reviewed manually by the National Library before notification is sent.
- For system usage issues, please contact the NCL and fill out their Customer Service Form.